A Clockwork Orange

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A Clockwork Orange

R

1971

2h 17m

Comedy

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In an England of the future, Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his "Droogs" spend their nights getting high at the Korova Milkbar before embarking on "a little of the old ultraviolence," while jauntily warbling "Singin' in the Rain." After he's jailed for bludgeoning the Cat Lady to death, Alex submits to behavior modification technique to earn his freedom; he's conditioned to abhor violence. Returned to the world defenseless, Alex becomes the victim of his prior victims.

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Critics Consensus

Disturbing and thought-provoking, A Clockwork Orange is a cold, dystopian nightmare with a very dark sense of humor.

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Pauline Kael

The New Yorker

09/12/2023

I can’t accept that Kubrick is merely reflecting this post-assassinations, post-Manson mood; I think he’s catering to it. I think he wants to dig it.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

09/21/2021

A stone-cold classic, no getting around the fact...

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Charles Champlin

Los Angeles Times

12/21/2020

I'm afraid I found A Clockwork Orange brilliant but disappointing, its moments of power offset by an overwrought stridency and its message overbalanced by the medium.

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Hayley Croke

Loud and Clear Reviews

10/20/2024

3.5/5

Kubrick creates a harsh and unforgiving picture of society in this film, a society that thinks in black and white refusing to entertain color. The quick and easy fix is seemingly the only one worth indulging in.

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Paul Klein

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

07/04/2024

5/5

Kubrick, ever the provocateur, would probably enjoy its enduring legacy, and recoil at the same time.

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Rory Doherty

InSession Film

06/13/2024

The rare Kubrick film that feels like a misfire, and although the impeccable filmmaking techniques are still admirable, it’ll be tough appreciating the full effect of the shocking content when you’re checking your watch every five minutes.

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thomas p

Sep 22

brilliant one of the best movies ever

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KING P.

@KING_PALM 2d

Easily one of Kubrick’s most gripping films. It truly leaves you thinking about it for weeks after watching.

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Madam D

Nov 26

When I first saw this film many years ago I hated it. Watched it again & found it off-the-wall enough to be black humor. However, the slang still makes it nearly unwatchable.

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Nov 16

When I first watched it, I went into it cold. Not a good idea at all. This is one of the most disturbing movies I've seen. (Terrifier's are #1). I find it fascinating that it got a 93% audience score. I believe it, but at the same time, it's hard to believe. I'd really want to see it in theater's. P.S. WHY IN THE HELL IS THIS RATED 17+ ON CSM???!!! WHEN THIS MOVIE CAME OUT, PEOPLE WERE COMITTING CRIMES ACCORDING TO THE MOVIE, AND THE DIRECTOR HIMSELF HAD TO TAKE IT DOWN! AND THEY'RE SAYING IT'S FOR 17 YEAR OLDS??? ABSOLUTELY MORTIFIED. OBVIOUSLY 18+!!!

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Maksim S

Nov 2

A Clockwork Orange isn’t mere controversy; it’s art. Kubrick transforms violence into a hypnotic, balletic statement, using it to explore free will, moral decay, and societal control. The film’s dystopian world teems with lost souls, framed with razor-sharp social commentary and surreal precision. Shocking, unsettling, and endlessly compelling, it proves that cinema can disturb, provoke, and mesmerize all at once.

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Alexander S

Oct 20

A Clockwork Orange is an experimental stroke of genius, but it's not for the faint of heart. Kubrick's film is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, tackling complex questions about redemption and the possibility of change – a true masterpiece that will leave you pondering long after the credits roll. Grading: A+

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Synopsis

In an England of the future, Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his "Droogs" spend their nights getting high at the Korova Milkbar before embarking on "a little of the old ultraviolence," while jauntily warbling "Singin' in the Rain." After he's jailed for bludgeoning the Cat Lady to death, Alex submits to behavior modification technique to earn his freedom; he's conditioned to abhor violence. Returned to the world defenseless, Alex becomes the victim of his prior victims.

Director: Stanley Kubrick
Producer: Stanley Kubrick
Screenwriter: Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Burgess
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Hawk Films, Polaris Productions, Warner Brothers
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 2, 1971, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2008
Runtime: 2h 17m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.66:1)

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